Lot number 1474 - Auction 138
ZWEI IKONEN: GOTTESMUTTER 'BESSADNAJA' UND HEILIGER NIKOLAUS VON MYRA

TWO ICONS SHOWING THE BESYEDNAYA MOTHER OF GOD AND ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA Russian, late 19th century Tempera on wood panels. The background made of gold and silver, covered by a golden lacquer. The background with etched tracery design, the border emulating contemporary enamelwork. Losses, partially restored. 30 x 24.7 cm / 31 x 26.3 cm.